Frauds

Firms are being urged to strengthen their defences against scammers after new data has revealed that Scotland recorded ten high-value fraud cases in the first half of 2021.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/firms-urged-to-be-wary-of-scammers-as-scale-of-high-value-fraud-cases-revealed-3333083

Some banks are failing to support fraud victims and possibly even exposing them to future scam attempts, according to Which?

https://www.yourmoney.com/saving-banking/banks-are-failing-to-help-fraud-victims-says-which/

The rental market in the UK is booming with demand for properties to let is hitting new highs. Alongside the record-breaking housing market, there is a huge desire to move from renters as well.

https://www.mortgageintroducer.com/brokers-beware-of-buyers-in-btl/

A Labour MP accused of housing fraud wept in court today as she described the “traumatic” moment she called police and fled her family home after an argument with her brother during which he claimed she was possessed.

https://www.cityam.com/housing-fraud-trial-poplar-and-limehouse-mp-apsana-begum-breaks-down-in-court/

Animal lovers are being urged to take extra care when buying a pet online, as new figures show more than £2.5 million has been lost to criminals through fake pet adverts.

https://www.deeside.com/new-figures-show-more-than-2-5-million-has-been-lost-to-criminals-through-fake-pet-adverts/

The Treasury and Work and Pensions committees have written to the prime minister urging him to reconsider including paid-for online advertisements in the government's Online Safety bill.

https://www.ftadviser.com/regulation/2021/07/23/treasury-and-pension-committees-write-to-pm-over-online-scam-ads/

A 33-YEAR-OLD who fled the country after targeting an elderly woman for her credit card and pin number has pleaded guilty to theft and fraud.

https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/credit-card-thief-followed-pensioner-from-stratford-supermar-9208709/

A man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining more than 40 car insurance policies while posing as a broker and pocketing nearly £18,000 over a five-week period.

https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/broker/7544366/ghost-broker-sentenced-for-selling-fake-esure-policies

The insurer’s claims director says that as lockdown has made it harder for these scams to occur, there could be a spike when restrictions lift

https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/lockdown-lifting-set-to-spark-crash-for-cash-induced-collisions-ageas/1438190.article#.YPdLyurCcnI.twitter

Action Fraud is warning romance seekers to be cautious when using dating platforms, as new data reveals criminals have already conned over £15 million out of unsuspecting lovers with bogus investment opportunities.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/scam-at-first-sight-criminals-target-those-looking-for-love-with-bogus-investment-opportunities